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My DH says he wants to take me up the Oxo tower for Valentine's Day...

199 replies

mollyroger · 12/02/2009 20:36

...but I must admit, I have my reservations.
It's not something he has ever suggested before. And we've been married for 15 years.
I'm quite adventurous and open to new experiences but really, I have to say this has taken me by surprise.
Has anyone else been taken up the Oxo tower? Was it an enjoyable experience? Would you recommend it?

OP posts:
CharCharGabor · 14/02/2009 09:46

pmsl at this

FrannyandZooey · 14/02/2009 09:50

Hah!

TigerFeet · 14/02/2009 09:52

At least you got some warning about your excursion. Imagine if he'd planned a surprise trip?

Original poster
mollyroger · 14/02/2009 10:13

my friend wants to know if anyone has ever attempted to take their dog up the Oxo Tower? They're very close and he loves to do stuff which makes his little tail wag furiously....

OP posts:
ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 14/02/2009 10:21

ha ha ha, you're wicked Molly!

FrannyandZooey · 14/02/2009 11:09

Molly i am pretty sure it is illegal for anyone to take their dog up the oxo tower. I saw a programme on it once.

Pruners · 14/02/2009 11:17

Message withdrawn

PortofinosDHwillDieIfHeForgets · 14/02/2009 12:27

Has anyone been taken up there by a Celebrity?

PortofinosDHwillDieIfHeForgets · 14/02/2009 12:28

I was wondering what would happen if you got papped in the middle of things. Would it make the front pages?

redsatinsheetsagainstmynibnabs · 14/02/2009 13:05

I had terrible tummy last time my DP took me up the OXO tower. Was on the toilet most of the day. Must've been something i'd previously gobbled....

Bumperslucious · 14/02/2009 14:17

I've been seeing this thread title in active convos for a couple of days now and been thinking 'Best of luck, they'll never have room this close to Valentine's Day'

Weren't the masterchef contestents up the OXO tower a few days ago?

ThumbLoveWitch · 14/02/2009 14:59

I think some of them spend most of their time up the OXO tower, don't they?

NorbertDentressangle · 14/02/2009 15:02

When I was taken up there by an ex it made me feel quite dizzy.

Rindercella · 14/02/2009 15:24

I got taken up the Oxo Tower by my gay best friend once. It was an unusual experience, but the champagne helped!

PMSL at meeting Lynda Bellingham up there That has got to be quote of the week!

Original poster
mollyroger · 14/02/2009 15:34

bumper - yes, it was watching masterchef which led me to start this thread after dh and I had a very enjoyable half hour playing with double single entrendres

OP posts:
Stayingsunnygirl · 14/02/2009 17:26

I've just shown my dh this thread and he's shocked! I think he's worried that you lot are going to lead me astray!!

Original poster
mollyroger · 14/02/2009 17:29

I wonder why he's shocked Stayingsunny, is a perfectly innocent thread about a restaurant, apparently...
What does he think it's about?

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PortofinosDHwillDieIfHeForgets · 14/02/2009 18:46

I for one REALLY have been taken up the Oxo Tower. I haven't been taken up the Gherkin yet, but some say it is very impressive, if a bit strange! I need to meet some bankers.....

OrmIrian · 14/02/2009 18:47

Champagne and some KY jelly. Should be fine.

PortofinosDHwillDieIfHeForgets · 14/02/2009 19:09

OrmIrian?

OrmIrian · 14/02/2009 19:17

Oh sorry. Wasn't it that kind of OP

Stayingsunnygirl · 14/02/2009 19:20

I know, molly - he must have a really dirty mind.

tumtumtetum · 14/02/2009 19:30

OrmIrian's - think you may have posted on the wrong thread by accident - there was a bumsex thread earlier maybe you were looking for that?

This thread is about eating out.

OrmIrian · 14/02/2009 19:36

Ah well.... I think I am in serious fnar-fnar mode. Must be more sensible.

Aranea · 14/02/2009 20:10

Now, eating out sounds more like my idea of a date. Much more fun.